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It means that (in the US) no trials are held in secret, or that you will be tried by a secret commission or in a secret court.
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Which of the rights does the sixth amendment guarantee?
right to a prompt and public trial
What is the sixth amendment guarantee?
It guarantees a speedy and public trial with a jury of your peers.
What are the limits on the constitution's guarantee of a speedy and public trial?
The constitution guarantees a speedy and public trial but this is not an absolute. Events outside the court's control like natural disasters, security concerns or the unavailability of a witness may limit the right to a speedy and public trial.
How does the guarantee of public trial limits the powers of the national government?
The government cannot control what happens in the trial in a "behind the scenes" mannor. Anyone can watch allowing for anything unfair that occurs to be seen by the public.
Who is the 6th amendments guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at?
The 6th Amendment guarantees the speedy and public trial on behalf of the accused. This prevents them from spending extensive time in jail even if they are not found guilty of the crime.
What rights does sixth amendment guarantee accused criminals during their trials?
Trial by impartial jury, speedy public trial, right to a lawyer, and right meet the lawyer against him/her.
Is a person guaranteed media coverage in a trial?
Hardly, as the media is rarely or never unbiased in their coverage.
The 6th Amendment's guarantee of a speedy and public trial is aimed at?
Authorities who might be tempted to remove a political dissident from the public by putting him in jail without trial for an indefinite period, knowing that the result of any such trial will be an acquittal.
Which is in the bill of right's?
The guarantee of a fair trial
What does the sixth amendment mean?
it means that everybody has the right to a speedy and public trial
Can the public observe a trial and only when?
can the public observe a trial and when only
What is the only exception to the guarantee of a trial by jury?
Article 3, Section 2:"The trial of all crimes, except in cases of impeachment, shall be by jury." This means that every crime will be a trial by jury except for cases of impeachment.Impeach: to charge someone with a public offense
